falls to pieces
Breaks apart entirely
Falls to pieces means to break apart completely, either literally or figuratively.
A fragile object falls to pieces when dropped.
More often the phrase describes emotional collapse: She fell to pieces when she heard the news.
It can also describe systems or plans disintegrating: The whole operation fell to pieces without her leadership.
- collapsesSuddenly falls inward
- breaks downStops functioning properly
- comes apartSeparates into components
- decomposeBreak into simpler parts
- disintegrateBreak into fragments
breaks apart · splinter · disassemble · crumble · erode · unravel · shatter · deteriorate · beyond repair · fracture · sobbing · distraught · fragment · heartache · unglued · emotional wreck · malfunction · nervous breakdown
falls to piecesholds together
Remains unified, intact
endures · persists · holds up · solidifies · withstands
falls to pieceskeeps it together
Maintains emotional stability
holds it together · weathers the storm · copes · soldiers on · bounces back
falls to piecesholds together
Remains unified, intact
thrives · flourishes · comes together · gels · keeps going
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